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Everything You Want or Need to Know About Grandfather ClocksThu, 08 Dec 2016 22:29:59 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.5Grandfather Clock Sale Attention Servicehttp://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/grandfather-clock-sale-attention-service
http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/grandfather-clock-sale-attention-service#respondMon, 16 Jun 2014 21:37:14 +0000http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/?p=2497Finding a grandfather clocks sale is easy. Look just about anywhere online, and you will have the words discount, for sale, for less, sale ending soon, free gift, lowest price, most savings, and on and on and on.

So what is the 1-800-4CLOCKS difference? At well over 90% of the places that list grandfather clocks for sale, one will find they cannot find anyone to answer any specific important questions, like the difference between Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks, Kieninger grandfather clocks, and Ridgeway and Hermle Grandfather Clocks. What about differences not only between grandfather clock brands, but the different models made by those same makers. And staring at a consumer everywhere will be much less expensive clocks that may look nearly identical to others. Are they both heirloom quality grandfather clocks? Will the chimes quality be the same from brand to brand? Will the clocks last several generations, or simply be lucky to make the trip home and hopefully get it running. What about questions like the difference between grandmother clocks and grandfather clocks? How much does the movement maker matter? Should you consider buying a quartz or battery operated grandfather clock. What is the difference between a single chime Westminster Chime grandfather clock, a triple chime grandfather clock, and what on earth is a tubular chime grandfather clock, and should I ever consider one? What about new vs used vs antique grandfather clocks and floor clocks. And these questions would likely be just the beginning for a thoughtful grandfather clock shopper who is trying to get a sense of the market and pros and cons of grandfather clock choices.

So you have found someone who is willing to talk with you, and knows something about grandfather clocks. But how much? Unless you happen on someone who is both expert and available, one could be spinning his or her wheels for a very long time. This is where the 1-800-4CLOCKS difference comes in to play. We know all the makers, from the current high-end grandfather clock brands built to last to the “junk brands” built to get you out the door with their merchandise (and frequently not even any instruction booklet). We know the differences between brands and within brands. Our salespeople do not work on commission, so they are always looking to give you the best advice to get and hopefully keep you as a long-term customer who is informed about the market. There is a lot out there that an informed person would want to avoid, and in some cases minimally go in with eyes wide open. This is particularly true with vintage grandfather clocks, where the risk of buying a cash eating machine is all too real.

Our stores were founded by people who have a passion for clocks and watches, and we look for that in everyone who comes to work with us. Our roots are actually in antique clocks, so we know grandfather clock history, the movement maker history, not only who the current players are but also who the historical players were, and the implications that has for chiming mechanical floor clocks made today. This is also true for mantel clocks and wall clocks.

We know the Howard Miller and Herman Miller of today, and we also know the Howard Miller Clocks from 90 years ago. We know Hermle Grandfather Clocks from almost 100 years ago. We know Ridgeway grandfather clocks and grandmother clocks, not to mention Kieninger grandfather clocks, from 50 to 100 years ago. We also know about Sligh grandfather clocks, the famous Seth Thomas regulators and grandfather clocks and wall clocks and mantel clocks, and Bulova and Americana grandfather clocks. Plus throw in Tiffany Grandfather Clocks made over many years, all the features added over time, including illuminated dials and automatic nighttime shutoff, the changes in features like tubular chimes, and we have a virtual treasure trove of information to share the relevant tidbits to match the needs of our customers. Additionally, we are always willing to work with a customer as best we can to match their needs and desires with realistic budgets within which they are working.

We aim to surprise and delight our customers every single day with exception service and attention to detail. And with all that, not only will we work hard to give you best value for grandfather clocks money spent, but also still the best grandfather clock sale price available anywhere.

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http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/how-much-are-grandfather-clocks#respondSun, 27 Oct 2013 19:39:03 +0000http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/?p=2289Grandfather clock shoppers and seasoned grandfather clocks and grandmother clocks shoppers alike may be confused by the dizzying array of choices presented to them by Retailer and on the Internet alike. Prices for new grandfather clocks can range from $200 to over $20,000 dollars. Clearly, not only is there a broad array of choices within varying price points, but the differences between those price points and within the different ranges of prices. Clearly, the vast majority of shoppers are looking to get the greatest grandfather clock discount they can, sometimes putting greater emphasis on service and trust from dealing with a grandfather clock shop where the owners will clearly know what they are saying and can actually help if and when and issues come up after the consumer or business receives its grandfather clock. Grandfather clocks on sale can and reasonably should be one important consideration when making am important clock purchase, but other intangibles, such as knowledgeable salespeople and people who can truly give good answers to pointed questions about grandfather clocks, not to mention having a genuine warranty that is also worthwhile, but also knowing there will be a continuing clocks resources if and as needed.

In more recent years, there has been the challenge of very low quality grandfather clocks and grandmother clocks that are of inferior quality, yet in many cases were designed to look specifically like models of higher-end grandfather clocks, sometimes even “borrowing” the names of other models made by the best grandfather clock companies out there. Sadly, some of the sellers of these what can literally be termed as pieces of junk and sold by some of the biggest and best known names in big box retailing. Over the last year alone, we have received hundreds on inquiries looking for help from people who have purchased these grandfather clocks, and not only can they not return the clocks to these major retailers in most all cases (because the box has been opened and the items unpacked), but there is also frequently no contact information or telephone number of the maker or importer that will yield anything useful to these clock purchasers who have essentially thrown their money away. They do a Google Search of the model name, and because the names have frequently be the names of the high-end makers, they see our contact information in the search engine results. There is little we can do to help them, except suggesting they insist the retailer take back the junk in these cases.

So who are the best retailers, and which are the grandfather clock makers one should consider, even when not knowing how much one wants to spend. One piece of good news is that all the well-respected and good-excellent quality makers have price points to match any budget for someone who is serious about investing in a good quality grandfather clock that might one day be considered an heirloom by family members. Aside from the importance of the sound and quality of the grandfather clock chimes, the features such as chime-silence option and automatic nighttime shut-off, the bells and whistles such as a rotating moon-phase dial or an illuminated cabinet or lit grandfather clock dial, one should also consider an heirloom grandfather clock as an important piece of furniture that can be loved and admired and cherished for many generations.

Generally speaking, if one knows little about grandfather clocks, looking to the most well known brands with the best reputations for overall grandfather clock quality and workmanship would be a good way to start. These would include brands like Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks, Hermle Grandfather Clocks, the Ridgeway Grandfather Clock Collection, Kieninger Grandfather Clocks and some few others. There are also good brand names out there that no longer make grandfather clocks, but one may come across them, including 1-800-4CLOCKS’ Museum Grandfather Clocks, Sligh Grandfather Clocks, Seth Thomas Grandfather Clocks and Bulova Grandfather Clocks.

The grandfather clock case will be one major component of the cost, based on the wood or sometimes metalwork involved and how much there is, its quality, and to what extent there are special elements like carvings or inlay.

The grandfather clock or grandmother clock movement is also critical, including whether it is cable-driven, chain-driven, tubular chime, spring-driven or quartz-driven. This is a subject we have written about extensively in our clocks blogs, and we are also always available to discuss purchase options with serious grandfather clock shoppers, even if they are in their earlier stages of learning and shopping. Which and how many grandfather clock chimes is another variable, and assuming they are on of the high-end mechanical movement makers, which nowadays includes mostly all Hermle Clocks and Kieninger Clocks grandfather clock movements. The chime is another element, with most of the basic clocks having one or more of Westminster Chimes, Whittington Chime, St Michaels Chime, Ode to Joy grandfather clock chime, bim bam chime, and the Ave Maria grandfather clocks chime.

Special features like rotating moon face dials, automatic nighttime shutoff, chime-silence option, illuminated dials, lit cabinets, and time capsules can all add to the desirability and price tag of any individual grandfather clock.

Perhaps one of the biggest takeaways, especially when purchasing a grandfather clock, is not to assume because 2 different clocks may look alike and each have the Westminster Chime, NEVER ASSUME they are comparable quality clocks in any way, whether they are brand new or vintage or even antique grandfather clocks. If not careful and armed with some grandfather clock knowledge and knowing where to get the answers to other questions, one might end up with a very expensive piece of junk.

How Much are Grandfather Clocks?

]]>http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/how-much-are-grandfather-clocks/feed0Clocks Indexhttp://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/clocks-index
http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/clocks-index#respondTue, 04 Jun 2013 02:45:44 +0000http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/?p=2156Consumers of all industrial and personal use items have heard of and to some degree follow the Consumer Confidence Index. People on Wall Street and Economists all look at the Index of Leading Economic Indicators. Manufacturers and economists alike look at the Consumer Price Index, or CPI, as among other things as a bellwether for signs of potential inflation on the horizon. Well here and now we would like to introduce the Clock Index.

Clocks by their nature are organizational creatures, whether they are the heartbeat of the home as a grandfather clock that all can hear and tell the time of day. Wall clocks throughout the nation, and the World, tell people in homes what time of the day it is, and in offices can be even more integral to the workings of an organization with everything from the start of day, to meetings, to lunchtime, to coffee breaks, to quitting time can all be measured and watched by looking at a wall clock near you. We have had many customers purchase atomic wall clocks for precisely the reason that they do not want employees discussing or arguing about whether it really is 5 o’clock or whatever the quitting time is, or not. They see atomic clocks as productivity enhancers.

So should our Clock Index be more than the types of clocks we offer, such as grandfather clocks, mantle clocks, wall clocks, atomic clocks and much more, and should they are highlight the makers, such as Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks, Hermle Floor Clocks, the Ridgeway Grandfather Clock Collection, Kieninger Wall Clocks, Hermle Grandfather and Mantel Clocks, Americana Grandfather Clocks, or should the Clock Index take a completely different wither micro or macro view of the work of clocks. Should it perhaps include the history if clocks, including the history of grandfather clocks, grandmother clocks, wall clocks and more, or should it highlight the current clock makers like Howard Miller Clocks, Kieninger Clocks, Hermle Clocks, Ridgeway Clocks and more, or should it include some well-known but no longer extant manufacturers of clocks such as Sligh Grandfather Clocks, Bulova Grandfather Clocks, Seth Thomas Clocks including the famous Seth Thomas Grandfather Clocks, Seth Thomas Wall Clocks and Seth Thomas Mantel and Nautical Clocks, among many others.

If one goes father back in clock history, simply 25 years and earlier, there an be thousand of clock makers and tens of thousand of clock and watchmakers around the globe going all the way back to the late 1600s to the present. The horological history is rich and well documented in many places, and the Clock Index could be the focal point for bringing much of it together.

There are also membership associations such as the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) and the American Watch and Clock Institute (AWCI) which are by themselves repositories of vast amounts not only of timepiece expertise and teaching, but also of clock and watch history from the golden days to the present.

Any thoughts individuals may have about the clock history, the current clock and timepiece market more broadly, and how a clock index might fit into all of that and be of most use to grandfather clock, wall clock and mantle clock shoppers, as well as to those studying clock history, would be most welcome to give us their time and thoughtful input.

Grandfather Clock Index

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Fri, 31 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000http://www.architecturaldigest.com/blogs/daily/2013/05/links-we-love-05-31What we’re reading this week: AD’s favorite stories from around the web
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Wed, 29 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000http://www.architecturaldigest.com/blogs/daily/2013/05/new-york-paris-travel-guides-vogue-carole-sabasA pair of new books from Vogue Paris’s Carole Sabas reveal must-visit spots in the two style capitals
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Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000http://www.architecturaldigest.com/blogs/daily/2013/05/masterpiece-london-art-antiques-fair-party-blogDesign’s boldface names gather in New York to toast this summer’s best art and antiques fair, Masterpiece London
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http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/grandfather-clock-buying-guide#respondThu, 16 May 2013 03:13:12 +0000http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/?p=2107We like to think of our 2 blogs www.ClocksBlog.com and this blog www.GrandfatherClocksBlog.com as the ultimate guide to comparing grandfather clock brands and THE Grandfather Clock Buying Guide, helping consumers to understand the different grandfather clock styles, including traditional vs contemporary grandfather clocks and grandmother clocks, knowing at least some of the differences between the best grandfather clock brands, understanding the features that may or may not be in a grandfather clock, including the grandfather clock chimes, knowing who are the best makers of mechanical grandfather clock movements, understanding the different types of grandfather clocks movements – whether it be quartz chain-driven, cable-driven or tubular chimes, and understanding the more recent and older and ever-changing history of grandfather clock manufacturers and grandfather clock makers.

This is a very tall grandfather clock order, yet we believe we have here a veritable treasure trove of information that would be useful for anyone in the market for a grandfather clock. Whether you are thinking about purchasing an antique grandfather clock, a vintage grandfather or grandmother clock, or whether you are trying to understand the marketplace in general and whether to buy a new grandfather clock, we at 1-800-4CLOCKS are there for you both with these blogs, with many grandfather clock resources available on our website at 1-800-4CLCOKS.com, and we are always only a toll free phone call away at 1-800-4CLOCKS, and are delighted to talk with anyone who is serious about being in the market for a grandfather clock or grandmother clock, not to mention mantle clocks, cuckoo clocks, wall clocks, atomic clocks, and so much more.

We spend a lot of time to delving into the history of grandfather clocks themselves, the evolution of the major grandfather clock brands and how that has changed over time, and continues to be ever-changing. We attempt to demystify the many features offered on many grandfather clocks, including illuminated dials, automatic nighttime shut-off, working vs faux moonphase dials and so much more. The grandfather clock chimes are another key element that any thoughtful grandfather clock buyer will want to understand completely, and we address not only the different mechanical grandfather clock movement makers, as well as triple chime grandfather clocks vs single generally Westminster Chimes Grandfather Clocks, and when and where one might expect to see some of the less common grandfather clocks songs or chimes such as Beethoven’s Ave Maria or Schubert’s Ode to Joy.

Understanding the differences within and between grandfather clock brands, such as Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks compared to the Hermle Grandfather Clock collection, or Ridgeway Grandfather Clocks, Kieninger Clocks and Americana Grandfather Clocks. All have pros and cons, and many have big differences even within their own grandfather clock line.

We even include some of the most popular posts about grandfather, grandmother, wall, mantle, cuckoo, atomic and other clocks on our main website, which we term the Best of, like Greatest grandfather clock Hits of music, for posts that our customers and readers have found especially useful. We have one post on our grandfather clock blog which is titled Moving Grandfather Clocks, and that page is the single most visited page on our website. We warrant the advice for what you as a customer pay for it, which is nothing, yet we have never had a negative comment or even any suggestions for changing this grandfather clock blog greatest hit of all time.

Any grandfather clock or other timepiece subjects you would like us to cover? Just make a Comment to this post, or send us an email, or feel free to call us toll-free. If you want to become a grandfather clock blog contributor, that is something to which we are also always open.

We Aspire to Become As Authoritative Buying Guide for Grandfather Clocks, Wall Clocks and Mantel Clocks as Consumer Reports is in General
]]>http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/grandfather-clock-buying-guide/feed0Tour the Kips Bay Decorator Show Househttp://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/tour-the-kips-bay-decorator-show-house
Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000http://www.architecturaldigest.com/blogs/daily/2013/05/kips-bay-show-house-2013-new-york-blogGomez Associates, Christopher Peacock, Kathryn M. Ireland, and other top designers lend their talents to an Upper East Side townhouse to benefit the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club
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http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/grandfather-clock-blog#respondMon, 11 Feb 2013 04:58:00 +0000http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/?p=1919So, say you want to start a blog about the Grandfather Clock world, and these grandfather clocks are also known by such names as Floor Clocks, Hall Clocks, Free-Standing Clocks, Longcase Clocks, Tall Case Clocks and I’m sure we are leaving some names out here as well. Now should this great new blog be called Grandfather Clock Blog, or should it be called Grandmother Clock Blog, Floor Clocks Blog, or maybe even Grandfather Clocks Blog.

Well, some years ago at 1-800-4CLOCKS.com, we faced this very exact dilemma. We opted to go with Grandfather Clocks Blog, and found on the internet at this very website. However, at around the same time, we cleverly, if we say so ourselves, reserved the domain GrandfatherClockBlog.com, in case we decided to use it instead, or additionally in some way. So we are delighted to report the news that as of today GrandfatherClockBlog dot com can now also be found by visiting www.grandfatherclockblog.com. You can even look at our Best of Grandfather Clocks Blof highlights, as well as Best of Clocks Blog, and Latest 1-800-4CLOCKS Blog Highlights, all from the bottom of the 1-800-4CLOCKS home page and every page on the website.

At Grandfather Clocks Blog, and Grandfather Clock Blog, we will continue to aim to bring to you the best information about all aspect of grandfather clocks ownership and the grandfather clock purchase preceding it. We not only focus on antique grandfather clocks, but also on vintage grandfather clocks, like Sligh Grandfather Clocks, Seth Thomas Grandfather Clocks, Trend and Pearl Grandfather Clocks, and even Bulova Grandfather Clocks which ceased production a few years ago.

We also look at brands of the best grandfather clocks, and compare the styles, movements, features, and other pros and cons within and between grandfather clock makers and in their own grandfather clock lines. Featured most prominently are Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks, Kieninger Grandfather Clocks, Hermle Grandfather Clocks, Americana Grandmother and Grandfather Clocks, Ridgeway Clocks, and of course Kieninger Grandfather Clocks.

We also sell and service antique grandfather clocks and antique grandmother clocks.

We look at traditional vs contemporary grandfather clocks, we look at mechanical grandfather clock movements and compare chain-driven mechanical movements, cable-driven mechanical movements, quartz or battery driven mechanical movements, and even tubular chime grandfather clock movements. Not only do we look at the grandfather clock cases and their construction and parts and styles, but we also look at mechanical grandfather clock movements, including triple chime movements, which may include either Westminster Chimes, Schubert’s Ave Maria or Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, or the more traditional triple-chime combination of Westminster, Whittington and St. Michaels chimes.

Styles of grandfather clock cases, including split-pediment, also frequently known as swans neck pediment, compared to bonnet top grandfather clocks, and of course the rectangular top, not to mention the many contemporary grandfather clock model options.

We also look at features offered on various clock models, and can advise you, based on your own criteria and desires, on value of the money spent for different grandfather clock options, including automatic night-time shutoff, illuminated dials, illuminated cabinets, chime-silence option, cable vs. chain-driven, faux vs rotating moonphase dial, single chime grandfather clocks, usually having the Westminster Chime, vs. triple-chime models, and many other aspects.

A knowledgeable customer is something we are always willing to help a customer become, if they want or need that help.

]]>http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/grandfather-clock-blog/feed0Grandfather Clocks Resourcehttp://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/grandfather-clocks-resource
http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/grandfather-clocks-resource#respondSat, 20 Oct 2012 19:12:59 +0000http://www.grandfatherclocksblog.com/?p=1733It is decision time. You have decided you want to purchase a Floor Clock or Grandfather Clock. You have seen grandmother clocks and grandfather clocks in the homes of some of your friends. You maybe even grew up with a grandfather clock in your home, or that of a close relative whom you visited often. You may have a vague recollection of some of the brand names of some clocks. Was it Howard Miller Clocks or Herman Miller Clocks. Both somehow sound correct, and interestingly, they are, as Howard Miller was the son of Herman Miller who started his career at Herman Miller and quickly started focusing on making Herman Miller Grandfather Clocks, Wall Clocks, Mantel Clocks and more. Then Howard Miller set up his own company just across the Street from Herman Miller Inc, and to this day, the companies remain located across the street from one another in Zeeland, Michigan, though the founders of both companies have long since passed away.

You may also have heard of some other popular brands, such as Ridgeway Grandfather Clocks, Hermle Floor Clocks, and Kieninger Grandfather Clocks. What you need is the best Grandfather Clocks Resource available. At 1-800-4CLOCKS.com, we strive to make this very blog, grandfatherclocks dot com, an amazing resource where you can research virtually anything about both antique grandfather clocks as well as new Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks, Ridgeway Floor Clocks, Kieninger Floor Clocks and Hermle Grandfather Clocks. One can not only learn about the different high-end modern day grandfather clocks makers, but also those in the recent past, such as Bulova Grandfather Clocks and Sligh Grandfather Clocks, Seth Thomas Grandfather Clocks and antique floor clocks and vintage grandfather clocks and grandmother clocks.

Using our categories on this website, one can research and find explanations or grandfather clocks styles, such as a split pediment traditional grandfather clock, or a bonnet top grandfather clock or one of the many contemporary grandfather clocks types we both profile and sell. We address how to get grandfather clock discounts, and make sure you are getting your grandfather clock on sale. Perhaps most important, one wants to make sure both that they know they are getting a high quality grandfather clock built to last and of heirloom quality. There are too many out there that looks alone suggest are too good to be true at their price points, and to a great degree the if it looks too good to be true, it probably is, applies to grandfather clock shopping and discount grandfather clocks as well.

The quality of the grandfather clocks movements is another critical element, and we address that fully, including the best makers, which are German, the grandfather clock chimes with Westminster and Whittington and St Michaels chimes being the best known, but also Beethoven’s Ode to Joy and Schubert’s Ave Maria, which have become popular on a small number of mechanical grandfather clocks.

The quality and workmanship of the grandfather clock case, much like those that were built by hand of solid wood many generations ago, is another critical factor to consider.

Understanding the type of grandfather clock movement, whether it is cable driven or chain driven or quartz driven or a tubular chime mechanical movement – all of these take either prior knowledge or some researching or explanation to understand the relative pros and cons of each.

Antique grandfather clock shoppers face a special challenge, both in understanding what they are getting, making sure they are not overpaying, making certain the clock will not become something like a car lemon, making sure all of the main grandfather clock parts are original, and not put together in a grandfather clock chop shop equivalent, and finally, being sure they can have someone available who knows how to fix their kind of grandfather clock, and understanding what the grandfather clock repair and clock maintenance costs are likely to be both in general and compared to a brand new grandfather clock.

We also suggest specific organizations and websites, such as the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) at nawcc dot org, and their library, as a great resource for researching the history, but not the value, of your antique clock. This is but one of many clock resources we have shared.

The ultimate grandfather clock resource, we like to think, especially for understanding new clock purchases, is us at 1-800-4CLOCKS (1-800-425-6257). While we can’t help you research your existing vintage or antique grandfather clock, we are delighted to explain pros and cons of all of the choices facing a serious grandfather clock shopper.

National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC dot org) is one unusually great resource for grandfather clock, wall clock and mantel clock and pocket watches research, especially vintage and antique